Naturally, a game about taking down giant creatures that can easily be more than thirty times your hunter's height is going to have a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome or two somewhere along the line. As such, Capcom has blessed the series with some amazing musical compositions.

The introduction piece of each game in the series overall follows the same theme, but each have their own unique variations to get you in the mood.

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[[folder:Series Introductions]]
* [[https://youtu.be/XhDK0Krdabo "Proof of a Hero"]], the series' main theme and the ''de facto'' anthem for Hunters everywhere, gives a sense of courage whenever the orchestra's horns make their entrance. The track would be used over 16 years after its introduction as an epic BookEnds in ''Iceborne'' when you finally put Fatalis on the ropes after striking it with the Dragonator, renewing your hopes as you proceed to end the last stretch of the fight.
* [[https://youtu.be/2ytlnljJaQI "Hunter Go Forth",]] the main theme of ''Monster Hunter 2 (Dos)'' and ''Monster Hunter Frontier'', has a great adventurous feeling to it.
* ''Monster Hunter Freedom 2'' elaborates on "Proof of a Hero" by giving it [[https://youtu.be/97C9QjTzkDE a longer melody]] backed by a harmonious symphony. This would end up being the foundation for the definitive version of the series' theme in live performances.
* ''Monster Hunter Freedom Unite''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/z0tw5oq87B8 main theme]], which nicely fits into the [[https://youtu.be/1HocbyuXvCg intro video]] while also including "Proof of a Hero" near the end.
* The third generation opens with the majesty of its main theme, [[https://youtu.be/RPYMHWeY9L4 "To One with Life"]], making for a vivid experience as you discover an even more diverse cast of monsters, both on land and in the sea. [[https://youtu.be/I_xVd19vUGw Its quest clear fanfare]] is nothing to scoff at, either, making a surprise appearance in ''Iceborne'' after you defeat Alatreon in a grueling battle.
* The fourth generation has [[https://youtu.be/7EV4Pn0Nhuk "The Wind of Departure"]], igniting your passion for adventure with a confident brass movement. This superb track was chosen alongside "Proof of a Hero" as part of the tribute to video game soundtracks for the [[UsefulNotes/OlympicGames 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony]] as the athletes made their parade!
%%* ''Monster Hunter Frontier 10.0'' [[https://youtu.be/KcTtB4zD_CM theme]].
* ''World''[='=]s main theme, [[https://youtu.be/po_t8I9FC2Y "Stars At Our Backs"]], establishes the birth of a new generation of Hunters, guided by the feeling of adventure in the uncharted New World. There's a noticeable ebb and flow between the violins' gentleness and the brass's empowering presence, making for an exquisite tune as you investigate the mystery behind the Elder Crossing.
* [[https://youtu.be/UOIkiPeIbvY "Succession of Light"]], the serene theme for ''World''[='=]s expansion, ''Iceborne''. The advertising campaign uses an actionized version of the theme in [[https://youtu.be/A0xTx2BsLRc "Nay! The Honor is All Ours"]].
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Each area has its own battle theme, sometimes named after a monster hunted there.

[[folder:Third Generation]]
* [[https://youtu.be/2sUYu6FSVVA Tremble of the Sea and Land (Lagiacrus)]] forms the greater part of ''Tri''[='=]s intro, and with all the hunting you do in the Deserted Island/Moga Woods over the course of the game, you will be hearing it a ''lot''.
* The theme for the Flooded Forest, [[https://youtu.be/RrbCYBTm5c4 Trap of the Muddy Stream (Gobul)]], is a heavily ''Film/{{Jaws}}''-inspired theme perfect for battles that usually end up underwater sooner or later.
* [[https://youtu.be/HUKemyT_ofc Subzero White Knight (Barioth)]] plays in the Frozen Tundra, a mix of ethereal chimes and pounding drums. Just watch out of the Saber-toothed Dragon-Cat trying to eviscerate you. You first encounter this theme while fighting Gigginox, but it's equally fitting as Gigginox's fighting style is also wild and chaotic, sometimes involving thrashing about, which is what makes the piano so fitting.
* [[https://youtu.be/K6roX3zSIVU Sound of the Great Mountain (Agnaktor)]], the theme for the Volcano. A truly exceptional theme for the most heated battles in ''Tri''.
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[[folder:Fourth Generaton]]
* [[https://youtu.be/EPGzjzG3EeM Golden Reminiscence (Kecha Wacha)]], the battle theme for Ancestral Steppe. It serves as an amazing introduction for one of the first bosses in the game that isn't [[WarmUpBoss Great Jaggi]], but the bombastic brass fits any monster using its theme just as well.
* [[https://youtu.be/l-dMiO-OWZE Predator of Darkness (Nerscylla)]], the theme for the Sunken Hollow. A very dark theme befitting of a [[NightmareFuel frightening]] area that is full of giant cobwebs and dangling Gypceros corpses and is home to the [[GiantSpider Nerscylla]]. It well underscores the [[WakeUpCallBoss first major trial]] that hunters in the Gathering Hall must face: Hunting a Nerscylla in the Sunken Hollow for a promotion to HR 2.
* [[https://youtu.be/h2Dp-WLSsm0 Fangs Lurking on the Surface of Ice (Zamtrios)]], the theme for the Frozen Seaway. With its haunting string instruments and ''Film/{{Jaws}}''-like feel, not only does it fit an area that's filled with freezing water, it's a perfect match for Zamtrios in every aspect of its fight. From Zamtrios swimming beneath the ice, to bouncing and rolling around while inflated, it's exactly the theme you'd expect a giant shark frog to have. A shame it's one of the most underused tracks in the series.[[note]]Of the thirteen monsters that can be fought there, all but three of them (Zamtrios, Tidal Najarala, and Tetsucabra) have their own personal themes.[[/note]]
* The fourth generation's [[https://youtu.be/I04CV2wyCe0 Arena]] theme has a medieval feel with a somber, yet determined tune, perfect for the many uphill fights that take place within it.
* Not quite an area theme, considering it only plays in town, but [[https://youtu.be/cXGIuhrd5Sw Determination!]] is an amazing track that only plays in one period of time during the game - during the Low Rank Caravan missions when your main Palico has run off on his own to hunt down Gore Magala, and you have to save the brave kitty along with the Ace Cadet and Ace Lancer.
* ''MHX''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/opgDdr8YW-Q new Arena theme]], which is an almost western sounding orchestra remix of "Mark of a Hero", the series' main theme.
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[[folder:Fifth Generation]]
* [[https://youtu.be/0Scr-DMxP10 "Savage of the Ancient Forest"]] is the frantic battle theme for the Ancient Forest, featuring a constant OrchestralBombing as you're still getting used to ''World''[='=]s fighting environment - the excited, confusing brass makes a perfect backdrop to being chased by an Anjanath across the entire map.
* [[https://youtu.be/fVM7LMGlXwk "Murmurs from the Land Forbidden"]], the battle theme for the Rotten Vale. A mix of electronics and orchestra, it starts off serious and foreboding as you face off against the Odogaron, before descending into an utterly amazing and heroic piece. The monsters may get tougher, but so have you and you need to continue getting tougher if you want to survive the Monster Hunter Worlds's more creepier areas.
* [[https://youtu.be/SXVelIfIXDE "Dancer in the Coral Highlands"]] is a fast faced, frantic piece that wants to keep hunters on their feet. It's pretty fitting when you consider that most fights against large wyverns in the Coral Highlands involve marks that can fly. And one of the ones that can't fly is against Kirin, as well as its [[ThatOneBoss tempered version]], the latter being one of the hardest hunts in the game.
* [[https://youtu.be/ky14okYMTwo "Rulers of the Wildspire"]] is a complex orchestral piece that evokes images of the Arabian Nights and the Wild West, befitting its place as the battle theme for ''World'''s main desert map.
* [[https://youtu.be/sQUQF-ABdLE "Forces of Land and Life"]] will send shivers down your spine as you remember that you're in the territory of many frightening monsters, including Nergigante.
* The Hoarfrost Reach battle theme in the expansion, [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C1J0KMBEhjE "Roar Across the Hinterlands"]], is a wonderful, breathtaking piece that evokes a sense of danger while venturing into the unknown and battling snow-dwelling monsters like Beotodus, Banbaro, and especially Barioth.
* For the endgame area, the Guiding Lands, Capcom put together a [[https://youtu.be/HlzP6x0lgMw new battle theme]] which is basically an epic mashup of the previous battle themes from the Ancient Forest, Wildspire Waste, Coral Highlands, and Rotten Vale. Fitting as the Guiding Lands features recreations of the aforementioned areas. [[https://youtu.be/0ysvX0jSTWE And here's the updated Guiding Lands theme]] now that the Elder's Recess and Hoarfrost Region's have been included in the Guiding Lands.
* The ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'' theme for Sandy Plains, [[https://youtu.be/yVMVGsWCiLg "Domain of Dust and Desolation"]]. A catchy, cathartic tune with Middle Eastern motifs and vocals. Many players rate it one of the best themes in the game.
* ''Rise''[='=]s first area [[https://youtu.be/kZT1nST_SJ4 Shrine Ruins]] (known as "Sanctuary Abandoned by the Gods") brings a battle theme filled with Asian instruments and chanting that wouldn't be out of place in a samurai movie.
* [[https://youtu.be/1nq6r1myLOE "Cold Blues and Flaming Reds"]], the theme for the Lava Caverns map in ''Rise'', mixes the game's signature traditional Japanese instruments with orchestral instruments to embody the map's dual-themed nature. It features strong percussion and more subdued sections that then lead into a brilliant build-up into a heroic brassy swell halfway through which makes many fights with monsters on the map a lot more epic when the music peaks.
* [[https://youtu.be/PG5TJUCsFRI The Rampage theme]] that plays during Rampage quests in ''Rise'' starts out slow and somewhat foreboding, sounding like a war march as the first of the monsters encroach upon your stronghold. It then builds into a more full-bodied orchestral arrangement, signifying the Rampage in full swing as bombastic horns and the vocals pick up. There is also the [[https://youtu.be/dA7I0_PGDhk Rampage Counter Signal]] which plays whenever the Counter Gong is struck, [[ThemeMusicPowerUp serving as a much more uplifting rallying cry]] as you and the people of Kamura make their stand against the Rampage.
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Unique Battle Music is usually reserved for Elder Dragons, but there are a few that have their own themes.

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%%* [[https://youtu.be/g8-KeilGatU Lao-Shan Lung]]. In game Lao-Shan Lungs are absolutely massive, and you are supposed to defend a town and make your stand at a specially designed fort, ''with you being fully expected to repel it with the fort intact.''
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[[folder:Second Generation]]
%%* [[https://youtu.be/invsEETiitg Kushala Daora]], a rather unique Monster in that it constantly has a wind "aura" that is difficult to get through without being blown back. Appears in jungles, mountains, and even towns, and capable of conjuring violent storms alongside their appearances. Fortunately, their "auras" can be weakened when poisoned. Then there's [[https://youtu.be/444zdjoEBNk a new theme]] Kushala Daora receives in ''Monster Hunter Freedom Unite'' which is even more dramatic.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/EJh4A6RVLBo Shen Gaoren]], a literal GiantEnemyCrab fought in similar conditions as Lao-Shan Lung. It usually wears the skull of a Lao like a hermit crab as well, and is comparable in height when it fully stands up on its legs.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/InlMCaKAP5 Yama Tsukami]], the closest the series can get without fully incorporating the Franchise/{{Cthulhu|Mythos}} deity itself. A floating octopus overgrown with moss and wood that can even summon the swarms of Great Thunderbugs that nest on it. It is acknowledged in game as the oldest living monster.
* [[https://youtu.be/kQz0dL3lHes Chameleos]], a very Japanese-inspired theme that almost sounds sneaky at points, fitting for an incredibly shifty Elder Dragon with the power of invisibility, which it uses to {{troll}} predators into quitting.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/azK0uf3MbQQ White Fatalis]], a fully mature Fatalis, and requires a hunter to have exceptional timing and skill if they expect to come out on top. One of the few monsters in the entire series to have a legitimate one hit knock out attack. Can summon red lightning storms as well as periodically shoot an electricity ball from its mouth. Pass the [[MemeticMutation hot fish]], please.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/l1TTCeTKhSQ Nargacuga]], the flagship monster of ''Monster Hunter Freedom Unite'', is a bat/panther like version of Tigrex, but not as physically strong. Instead, it is ''insanely'' fast, and its tail slam can often be a OneHitKO move for unprepared hunters.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/pysF4p2krNw Ukanlos]] calls the icy mountains its home, and can not only burrow through ice and rock quickly thanks to its shovel chin, it even has command over its element. Should a hunter be able to avoid its speed, power, and ice beams, they will find that weapons made from its materials are some of, if not the strongest in the entire series.
* [[https://youtu.be/w2vtoCFxJLY Teostra and Lunastra]]. The horns and drums give this theme a powerful and savage, yet regal vibe, perfect for fire-breathing dragon [[KingOfBeasts lions]].
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[[folder:Third Generation]]
* Moonquake ~ [[https://youtu.be/KMFuH9Uh_Yk Ceadeus]]. A heavy tribal drum-beat backing [[OminousLatinChanting ominous chanting in a made-up language]]. It underscores the intensity of the fight and the majestic nature of the monster, who lives up to a name that basically evokes "sea god".
* [[https://youtu.be/q-LToUywGNM Jhen Mohran]] is a gigantic, naturally armored, sand-swimming Elder Dragon. Due to the speed it swims at as well as the fact that the sand of the Great Desert you fight him in is dangerous, you are required to travel by boat. A boat fitted with harpoons, cannons, and a giant gong. The music (titled "He Who Rides the Sea of Sand") really emphasises the danger of the situation as well as the general awesomeness of the fight.
* [[https://youtu.be/QIrUebor7us Deviljho]] made its debut in the more recent ''Monster Hunter Tri'', yet has quickly earned infamy as one of the most disastrous things that can occur on a hunt. Can easily wipe out an entire group single handedly, has more HP than the final Elder Dragon in the game it starred in, and his theme even overrides the current battle music. Not to mention it directly rips off ''Theatre/TheRiteOfSpring'' in some parts (invoking its association with dinosaurs through ''Fantasia''). The theme song is a reliable way to tell if the Deviljho has invaded your area, because it [[BackgroundMusicOverride has priority over all other BGM]].
* [[https://youtu.be/g1wkbMFWnTI Alatreon]] is the first theme to use the electric guitar, and rightly so. Majesty, despair and urgency mark the theme's movements as you challenge the very embodiment of elemental chaos in the form of the Brilliant Darkness itself.
* [[https://youtu.be/m5dSw_VHz9M Zinogre]], the flagship monster for ''Monster Hunter Portable 3rd'', is essentially a [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot lightning wolf dragon.]] This is also the second track in the series to use guitar, which instead of sounding out of place, adds even more to the overall intensity of the track and the fight against the monster itself. It's so good that there is a [[https://youtu.be/bExPiggI1qQ metal version]] and [[https://youtu.be/k42S4hpN5mU swing jazz version]].
* From ''3 Ultimate/Tri G'', we have the Japanese title monster, [[http://youtu.be/fN5cQ3a9m84 Brachydios's theme "Brave Icon"]]. The music has the appropriate swelling intensity and epicness of a monster that can kill you by blowing you up. And just like Zinogre, it has a [[https://youtu.be/YbRXl6cgZ9o metal arrangement]] and [[https://youtu.be/tGFP63Yi_wI swing jazz arrangement]].
* Also from ''Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate'' is the game's final boss, [[https://youtu.be/JxMryY-b28A Dire Miralis]]. In-game, the Dire Miralis is known as "the devil prophesied to destroy the world," with a theme to match.
* All of these themes pale in comparison to Amatsumagatsuchi's from ''Monster Hunter Portable 3rd''. The [[https://youtu.be/ip8Z3ImMaVo first part]] of the track is quite eerie, and fits the majesty of the monster quite well. But once things get serious in the middle of the storm, the theme trades its ominous nature for an [[https://youtu.be/pk2J6AYZbGM epic composition]] befitting the ''Heaven's Catastrophe''.
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[[folder:''4 / 4 Ultimate'']]
* [[https://youtu.be/1X4CkFmeCl8 Tigrex]] gets a re-orchestrated theme in ''Monster Hunter 4'' that truly captures just how savage and powerful it is.
* [[https://youtu.be/BOY6ZDdK224 Gore Magala]] gets a sinister sounding theme in the 4th generation, fitting for the monster responsible for spreading the [[TheVirus Frenzy Virus]]. [[https://youtu.be/8JzoCTu50Io The Sunbreak remix]] elevates the sinister tones to ensure you ''know'' you're up against something dreadfully dangerous.
* [[https://youtu.be/LC7faJ53B7A Seregios]]' battle theme is easily one of the best in the entire series, showcasing how much of a deadly force this wyvern is. Fitting for a monster who introduces itself by wiping the floor with Rathian.
* The end-game boss battle theme is definitely [[https://youtu.be/6oJEicmI_Fs amazing]], giving a perfect sense of finality, matching with the climactic showdown with Shagaru Magara, Gore Magala's adult form. "Majestic" and "intimidating" also suit the [[https://youtu.be/iEesMCYsp74 Sunbreak remix]].
* Coming in with [[https://youtu.be/vrQ69B7ERRM a twisted mash-up]] of the themes of Gore Magala and Shagaru Magala is the Chaotic Gore Magala, a juvenile elder dragon that has had its molting to adulthood halted by external trauma. This incomplete transformation into Shagaru Magala is extremely violent and hyper aggressive. The incomplete transformation has granted it some of its adult form's abilities that it uses with reckless abandon compared to a proper adult. It also seems to be in agonizing pain.
* [[https://youtu.be/IyLmyRdtWSo The Apex Monster]] battle theme is a dark and ominous track that matches the extreme power these monsters possess.
* [[https://youtu.be/AvVtxu2sQp0 The first fight against]] [[WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes Dalamadur]] is both an epic and terrifying boss theme, fitting for an abomination of an Elder Dragon who rains down meteors for a hobby.
* [[TheSpook Gogmazios']] [[https://youtu.be/HOGA94jPFoI two]] [[https://youtu.be/6r43Pf0taPY themes.]] [[OhCrap Yes]], the same Gogmazios that embodies the series' NightmareFuel, right down to the battle themes.
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[[folder:''Generations / Generations Ultimate'']]
* [[https://youtu.be/kyotPruLNaM Glavenus's theme]] is music for a good brawl, which befits a showdown with a temperamental dinosaur with a ''sword'' for a tail.
* [[https://youtu.be/1w6xzz1bUGE Astalos's theme.]] Electrifying, aggressive and straightforward; it helps you understand very quickly that the Astalos is out to get you. The ''Sunbreak'' [[https://youtu.be/33GnpuW_HDU remix]] further exemplifies its hyperaggressive nature.
* [[https://youtu.be/KQ8LdlRBf2A Gammoth's theme]]. The Gammoth and its theme have a lot in common; they're rare exceptions. While most themes in the series are perfect battle tunes, conjure up feelings of majesty, or instill dread, few of them sound like an epic undertaking.
* [[https://youtu.be/Mnd3mp60CZ0 Mizutsune's theme]]. The Japanese instruments do an excellent job in conveying the magnificent and elegant aura of this fox-shaped Leviathan. His return in ''Rise'' prompted [[https://youtu.be/ak_B7axSBBY a vocal-laced remix]].
* [[https://youtu.be/g1TLQCN7klo Nakarkos's Second Phase]]. The first phase theme invokes a feeling of uncertainty, which is proper considering you're fighting a monster made of BONES. The second phase? A massively heroic orchestral piece that defines the series; learning about a monster that eats EVERYTHING and going to fight it anyway because you're a goddamn Monster Hunter, you eat monsters bigger than Nakarkos for breakfast. Made even better when you near the end of the song's loop, and you hear the familiar Bherna Village leitmotif kick in, as if reminding you of your humble beginnings as a hunter as you face off against the biggest threat you've faced up to this point in the game.
* [[https://youtu.be/xOlPIHIe2rM Valstrax's Theme]]. A theme meant specifically to stand above the Fated Four, it's a strong orchestral piece complete with a chanting choir. Fitting for an Elder Dragon as extreme as it. It gets [[https://youtu.be/bmBTQH93uKU a remix]] in ''Rise'' as well.
* Bloodbath Diablos is notable for having a different set of themes from the other Deviants. [[https://youtu.be/5MrbIQfT-UI This one]] plays at the start of the hunt, when this Diablos deviant is in its "normal" phase. [[https://youtu.be/V-mFSN4BNL8 This one]], which sounds like a remix of the old Desert theme, plays at its second, more aggressive "Boiling" phase where it's now willing to pull off all the moves in its arsenal just to give you a free trip to a world of pain.
* The final boss Ahtal-Ka has three themes, with [[https://youtu.be/gUZ2-2jdYV8 the third]] being an extended version of [[https://youtu.be/DWbT5B-Zw3c the first]]. This theme is reserved for when you fight her by herself, a haunting track that seems to give the golden Neopteron a refined, queenly mystique about her. [[https://youtu.be/dr3qg2yv7H0 The second theme]] plays when Ahtal-Ka reveals her HumongousMecha, sounding both ominous to represent how the monster has become far more dangerous than previously thought, and heroic as you stand your ground to fight it anyway. Even the sky darkens to match the sudden change in tone. However, once the final phase begins, the track changes to a fast-paced and triumphant rendition of Proof of a Hero, as Ahtal-Ka makes her last stand against you.
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[[folder:''World / Iceborne'']]
* While you have to be high rank in order to hear it, [[https://youtu.be/s1Wy1PXWgEc "The Invading Tyrant Bazelgeuse"]] sounds like it came out a World War 2 action movie. Fitting, since the monster who lends the track its name has been dubbed the B-52 by fans, for its main battle tactic of carpet bombing the entire area. Just to emphasize that this monster doesn't mess around, like Deviljho, this theme [[BackgroundMusicOverride overrides any other music playing.]] It gets a [[https://youtu.be/1AK38POt01M new remix]] of the theme in ''Rise'', which replaces some of the wind instruments with deeper pitched strings and adds OminousLatinChanting to give it an even more ominous feel.
* Zorah Magdaros's [[https://youtu.be/PQ_xVAzI3Ds "Beast with Fire Upon its Back"]] is a slow but imposing and suitably epic theme for doing battle against one of the largest monsters the franchise has ever seen.
* Nergigante's theme, [[https://youtu.be/4yvgNHQcnsQ "Even Elder Dragons Tremble"]], is a frantic piece that runs at a fever pitch. A fitting piece for a dragon that [[HunterOfHisOwnKind preys]] on other elder dragons. Arch-Tempered Nergigante has its own variation, the orchestral and bombastic [[https://youtu.be/b9UoY61BNc0 "World's End"]].
* Kushala Daora gets an updated arrangement of its theme named [[https://youtu.be/fVotd5Pxj-o "The Shadow Upon Tempest - World Version"]]. With the incorporation of a full orchestra into the soundtrack, this piece adds an [[ForDoomTheBellTolls ominous bell ringing]] at several points, while the wood instruments play out the melody at full blast. Sure enough, the symphony's frantic movements match Kushala Daora's violent tornados. ''[[https://youtu.be/s40C4tOY6Co Rise]]'' meanwhile remixes Kushala's theme with high, eerie vocals on top of the strings and bells to maintain the chilling tone and also features a small cameo from the Kamura Village theme hidden in the bell percussion.
* Similarly, Teostra gets its own theme updated in [[https://youtu.be/K2j6pxOnIj4 "Ruler of the Flame - World Version"]], with the grandiose brass adding a regal flair to the original's powerful beats. When she was added, Lunastra gained her own version of "Ruler of the Flame" called [[https://youtu.be/NrbczMQY8fE "Empress of the Flame" ]], downplaying the brass of the original in favour of an elegant piano and harp duet backed by a mystical female chorus. The sound team went for adding a lady's touch to Teostra's theme and they definitely nailed it. Additionally, if Lunastra joins while the player is hunting Teostra, the latter's theme will smoothly segue into the former. In ''VideoGame/MonsterHunterRise'', Teostra's theme [[https://youtu.be/Ukx0QU61i7Q gets a Middle Eastern-like twist]] in the percussion and vocals, as well as a very 'Arabian Nights'-sounding extra verse in the middle.
* Vaal Hazak's theme, [[https://youtu.be/mLWjfS99weo "Keeper of Hades"]]. The combination of the strings and piano work help at the start sets the tone for the fight against one of the most horrific looking elder dragons to date. For the ''[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil2Remake Resident Evil 2]]'' collaboration event, Blackveil Vaal Hazak gets a new theme, a remix of "Mournful Pursuit," the theme from the fourth fight against William Birkin in the remake.
* The theme from the second phase of the fight against Xeno'jiiva, [[https://youtu.be/mZWG2b7sHmw "How Life Springs Anew"]]. While most elder dragon themes (including the one from the first phase of this fight) are either frantic or foreboding, this one is downright heroic. It underscores both how accomplished the player has become at this point and their resolve to stop this mysterious new alien threat to the New World. In a way, it's less the theme of Xeno'jiiva, and more that of the player's battle against it.
* The [[GuestFighter Behemoth]] from the ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' event gets its own themes taken from said game. First it the ominous sounding [[https://youtu.be/UyfTDbc57E0 "Thunderer" ]] which is then followed by the more heroic, but still frantic [[https://youtu.be/AJSM4tAeEAA "Torn from the Heavens"]] as the fight nears its climax.
* Nargacuga gets [[https://youtu.be/aGnes4hPmro a great update to its theme]] in ''Iceborne'' that captures the feel of the original while sounding a bit more intense. It even has a bit of Pokke Village's theme in it near the end. The ''[[https://youtu.be/QNjOANnLag4 Rise]]'' arrangement, meanwhile, uses vocals to give a more fleeting, ethereal feel as if reflecting Nargacuga's swiftness and grace when it stalks and runs through the forest like a living shadow.
* Brachydios has [[https://youtu.be/2dYYaBx946k its theme]] remixed in ''Iceborne'' to sound much more epic than the original. Raging Brachydios ''starts'' its fight with the same theme, but once it and the hunters enter its lair, it seals off the entrances, and the music takes a [[https://youtu.be/39v0pjiPIPc darker turn]] with a chorus backing it. With no traps or your farcaster usable, it very much drives home the fact that you've forced into a DuelToTheDeath with a biologically immortal monster with the threat level of an Elder Dragon.
* [[https://youtu.be/Pyk36C9vVNc The remixed theme]] for Glavenus goes for a different feel than the original track that still sounds fantastic in its own right.
* Zinogre's theme has been [[https://youtu.be/uUTcBVe6c7s updated]] for its reintroduction in ''Iceborne'', and it's got much more of a Japanese metal feel than ever, what with the flute and the kotos going wild alongside the orchestra. When you get to mount the Zinogre, [[https://youtu.be/oY9rue5p2Tw the drums overpower the normal theme]]. In ''[[https://youtu.be/wLJPw90gSVE ''Rise]]'', Zinogre's theme is updated with vocals and a new verse which ups the energy and guitars before ending with an intense chanting choir just before the song loops again.
* ''Iceborne'''s flagship Velkhana gets a trio of themes. During your first two fights against it, you only get a glimpse of the monster's full theme, instead contenting yourself with bits of brass here and there in [[https://youtu.be/QOdkKjW3TZM "Behold, the Ruler of the Frost"]] and [[https://youtu.be/E0UaXhEay-I "The Defense of Seliana"]]. It's only during your third and final encounter that Velkhana deploys the full force of its leitmotif, [[https://youtu.be/pFWaUiYhAC8 "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign"]], which incorporates an even more energetic brass movement than the first two themes as well as a beautiful, but aggressive piano performance, resulting in a noble and bewitching concerto. Velkhana's sumptuous theme was admittedly composed with the idea that if its {{foil}} Nergigante (who has a very brutal leitmotif with a feverish tempo) is a "king", then Velkhana is the "queen", further cementing the contrast between the two flagship monsters.
* Namielle's theme, [[https://youtu.be/-JgNNCtqx-Q "Morning Star of the Dark Tide"]], features a deep cello legato that mimics ''Film/{{Jaws}}''[='=]s famous leitmotif, while the main melody makes a parallel to Vaal Hazak's motif given the two Elder Dragons' inspirations in deep sea creatures.
* [[https://youtu.be/cYhY0KUoHNk "A Single Bloom in an Eternity"]], the theme for the second phase of the climactic battle with the true form of [[FinalBoss Shara Ishvalda]]. The track starts out with a tense piano and chords mix that captures the suspense of the monster's armor finally coming off, revealing its true form after the dust settles. Then, after a second of silence, the monster roars, and the eastern wood instruments follow suit, resulting in a powerful, triumphant theme that resembles a Hindu Hymn, which makes sense, considering the creature's clear inspiration from Hinduism.
* Rajang's {{Leitmotif}} also gets [[https://youtu.be/0p_CAhgnSJE updated]] for its reintroduction in ''Iceborne''. This version adds a groovy, jazz-like tempo to the otherwise Middle-East feeling of the original, all while replacing the main violin staccato with a menacing brass. The whole track ends up sounding like something you would dance to if your life was on the stake, which is curiously fitting when you're essentially forced to dance around Rajang's ferocious attacks. Then there's the random saxophone shrieks; it's time to dance or die horribly, Hunter! Its ''[[https://youtu.be/JuYy6eb6ijE Rise]]'' theme goes for a more traditional Middle Eastern style, but with the addition of vocals to really give the fight an epic feel.
* Safi'jiiva's theme, [[https://youtu.be/lSodIJyhO1U "The Emperor Emerges From Under the Veil"]], is a DarkReprise of "How Life Springs Anew" that's reminiscent of the themes of dragons like Fatalis, complete with OminousLatinChanting that, when translated from ''Monster Hunter''[='=]s fictional language, reveals itself to be praising Safi'jiiva's [[UltimateLifeForm perfection]]. The track, as well as the one following it, is also dynamic, as drawing Safi'jiiva's attention to you drowns the melody down to a HeartbeatSoundtrack accompanied by psychedelic synths and the occasional panicked trumpets; this implies that despite your bravery in attracting the beast away from your teammates, you ''are'' scared by the monster's ire and can even hear your own heartbeat while being hounded by Safi'jiiva. The song also abruptly collapses with a ScareChord once Safi'jiiva's strongest attack, Sapphire of the Emperor, drops to the floor and detonates, leaving nothing but the HeartbeatSoundtrack until the dust settles and Safi'jiiva recovers from such a taxing move. Once you drop down to the final floor, [[https://youtu.be/Y06OISX6y8Q "For the Emperor's Amusement ~ Safi'jiiva"]] plays, with the chorus subtly slipping in a TriumphantReprise of "Proof of a Hero" as you make the final push to take down the demonic dragon.
* Alatreon makes its way to ''World'' with a powerful orchestral arrangement of its theme in [[https://youtu.be/q0_FdJTsVeE "Chime from a Shimmering Bell ~ Alatreon"]], trading its iconic organ pipe and electric guitar for added flourish on ''Tri''[='=]s main theme, while also maintaining the bold tempo changes that reflect the Blazing Black Dragon's unstable elemental shifts.
* The original Black Dragon, Fatalis, gets an apocalyptic remix of its theme called [[https://youtu.be/T_1IpDcW0vM "The Legend Descends ~ Fatalis"]] for the first phase of its fight. Its second phase comes with a new theme, [[https://youtu.be/eNrkC0IXVbs "Limitless Courage"]], which combines elements of its dreaded OminousLatinChanting with "Stars At Our Backs" and ultimately captures just how destructive Fatalis is when it unleashes its full power.
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* Magnamalo, the flagship monster of ''Rise'', has the theme [[https://youtu.be/Q71EdQ3XT4Q "Barbarous Beast"]]. It makes good use of the vocals and traditional Japanese instruments used prominently throughout ''Rise''[='=]s soundtrack, starting with an ominous biwa intro and heavy choir chanting before dipping in and out of a sombre call-and-response between the flute and vocals interspersed with orchestral strings. It is especially spine-tingling when the vocals and instruments come together in the chorus, the minor key and intensity embodying Magnamalo's reputation as TheDreaded in Kamura.
* ''Rise''[='=]s updated rendition of Chameleos' theme, [[https://youtu.be/TMzLZWetkJA Phantom of the Deep Forest]], rearranges the classic theme of the last of the 2nd Generation Elder Dragon Trio to appear. It starts out with a cheeky, playful sort of tone using the familiar flute and bass strings of the original theme before seguing into something more majestic with the addition of choirs, then moves back into a mixture of quirky and grandiose by blending the vocals and instruments playing Chameleos' {{Leitmotif}}. The music perfectly embodies the trickster nature of Chameleos as an odd and elusive creature who prefers playing around and trolling hunters first but at the end of the day is still an ancient and dangerous beast worthy of its Elder Dragon status.
* When fighting Apex Monsters during a Rampage, [[https://youtu.be/tnH9QV-B_oc "Roaming Red Roar"]] will begin to play when the Apex arrives, starting loud and powerful almost like a ScareChord as the Apex crashes through your first gate. The track combines chanting vocals with traditional Japanese intruments and Western orchestra into an intense, intimidating piece that sounds like something from a Kaiju movie and really gives off the impression of a last stand against a powerful foe.
* The themes of the ''Rise''[='=]s true Elder Dragon BigBadDuumvirate, Wind Serpent Ibushi and Thunder Serpent Narwa, both incorporate haunting vocals backed by a grand orchestra in order to give you the sense of finality in bringing the fight to the source of the Rampage. [[https://youtu.be/OqvjJnx3vDI "Breath of Ire"]] is a frantic song that reflects Ibushi's constant search for his mate while his thoughts resonate through Hinoa, while [[https://youtu.be/tZ-4WK0YXAc "Lady of Lightning"]] is a deliberately sumptuous aria that echoes Narwa's longing for her partner, her thoughts sung through Minoto. It gets even better, as the full soundtrack features a version for each song with Japanese lyrics instead of [[ConLang the usual Wyverian]]. When Update 3.0 arrived and brought the finale to the couple's story, a new theme, [[https://youtu.be/YVjDqUYIdww "The Allmother"]], sprung forth as Narwa empowers herself by killing Ibushi and fights you one final time as the unequivocally strongest monster in the game, with the vocals from the two previous themes harmonizing together to bring an absolute closure to the story arc.
* Malzeno, the vampiric elder dragon that serves as ''Sunbreak''[='=]s flagship, comes with the equally "vampiric"-sounding theme, [[https://youtu.be/cwtWS6cbz6M "Scarlet Feast"]]. This features organ and string accompaniments and OminousLatinChanting that sounds like something out of ''VideoGame/{{Castlevania}}'', making the players feel like they're taking part in an actual vampire hunt.
* ''Sunbreak''[='=]s demonic final boss, Gaismagorm comes with an equally ominous theme [[https://youtu.be/QevKSNjuIBE "Archdemon of the Abyss"]], complete with OminousLatinChanting, underscoring that this is a monster that the players should not let escape into the world. Once the player reaches its final phase, that theme segues into a new, more rousing take on [[https://youtu.be/hEupZTUCoks "Proof of a Hero"]].
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* [[https://youtu.be/bb9gCkHvUvI Laviente]]. One of the largest known monsters in the ''Monster Hunter'' series, found exclusively in Monster Hunter Frontier. The picture in the video gives an idea of what a hunter should expect in terms of size.
* [[https://youtu.be/XefJtb_nakY Disufiroa's theme]], which was recently updated to accommodate a new LimitBreak he gains after you technically defeat him once during the battle. The theme truly emphasizes Disufiroa's raw power and makes for an epic FinalBattle.
* [[https://youtu.be/OINjz6d6_Ds Midogaron's]] theme is intense and intimidating, perfect for the battle with the fire wolf monster in the Volcano.
* [[https://youtu.be/mfUgbFrpIwA Unknown (Black Flying Wyvern)]]. This theme really conveys a panicked sentiment, as you fight a monster which looks like Rathian and which has access to incredibly powerful attacks. Then there's the theme for its [[https://youtu.be/mfvIA3UUVLg second phase]].
* Shantien gets four different tracks for each stage of its fight, and all of them are memorable, but special mention has to go to the [[https://youtu.be/Hw0TSFIOH2s final track that plays after it downs your ship.]]
* [[https://youtu.be/kGT4KHpZHTY Varusaburosu]]. A piercing flute presiding over heavy percussion and drums, occasional forays into just ominous pounding, strings, and a subtle rattling sound that rears its head throughout the piece come together to basically say, "Get ready to rumble."
* [[https://youtu.be/WyF1S4w09w0 Guanzorumu's]] [[https://youtu.be/Towgw7gzvus themes]]. The striking percussion and the swelling strings of the first theme really conveys the image of a giant, [[TheEmperor regal]] dragon gliding down from his throne to fight off anyone that challenges his rule. The second theme, on the other hand, emphasizes the increase in power that Guanzorumu receives, [[WeatherManipulation as well as the sudden change of weather caused by the dragon's rage itself]].
* [[https://youtu.be/kvXeLh1a4KQ Mi Ru's theme]] is a dark, mysterious, Japanese-sounding piece that provides a perfect backdrop for the fight against the unknown, shapeshifting fox wyvern.
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* [[https://youtu.be/qFUTyuoANUo "Pride of a Nameless Hunter"]] from the end credits of ''World'', a TriumphantReprise of various tracks from the game. Covering all these old themes in a way makes it representative of the player's hunter in ''World'', reflecting all the experiences and growth that the hunter has had.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyXOjKs7KCE "Gathering of the Qurio"]] plays throughout the aptly-named quest in ''Sunbreak'', producing a simple soft violin track with music box chimes, yet also incorporating an eerie drone that perfectly illustrates the suspense, dread, and haunting atmosphere of the lifeless Citadel map that is the result of the Qurio and Gaismagorm's rampage.
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